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Bromegrass

Species Hybrid Bromegrass Meadow Bromegrass Smooth Bromegrass
Variety   Fleet Carlton
Intended Use Hay & Pasture Hay & Pasture Hay & Pasture
Rooting Habit Slow sod forming Bunch-grass Aggressive sod forming
Plant Type Basal & Elongating Basal Elongating
Preferred Growing Conditions Adapted to a wide range of soils, especially loams and sandy loams Widely adapted; prefers well drained soils Widely adapted
Key Features ♦ Combination of sod
   forming roots and basal
   leaves

♦ Slower regrowth than 
   meadow bromegrass
   but quicker than smooth
   bromegrass
♦ Excellent pasture
   variety
♦ Widely adapted
♦ Excellent regrowth
♦ Excellent winter
   hardiness
♦ Excellent winter
   hardiness Aggressive
   sod forming roots
♦ Slow regrowth
♦ Widely adapted
♦ Exhibits disease
   resistance
Limitations   Considered an invasive species in many range areas Low production under drier conditions
Production Period Spring – Late Summer Early Spring – Late Summer Mid Spring – Mid Summer
Winter Hardiness Good Good Excellent
Drought Tolerance Moderate to High Moderate to High Moderate to High
Flooding Tolerance Moderate Low Moderate
Optimum PH 6.0–7.5 6.0–7.5 6.0–7.5
Acidity Tolerance Moderate Moderate Moderate
Alkalinity Tolerance Moderate Moderate Moderate
Salinity Tolerance Low to Moderate Low to Moderate Low to Moderate
Approx. Seeds/lb 90,000 90,000 142,000

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